Praziquantel for Ferret
Pocket Pet · Mustela putorius furo · typical adult weight 0.60–2.00 kg
Praziquantel is used in ferret for Tapeworm. Routes documented in ferret: PO. A typical adult ferret weighs 0.60–2.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Praziquantel in ferret, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Droncit
Dose ranges
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO | 5–10 mg/kg | Once | Tapeworm | Weak | Carpenter 6e |
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Mechanism of action
Increases cell membrane permeability to calcium in susceptible helminths, causing spastic paralysis, detachment, and disintegration.
Side effects & warnings
May cause transient GI upset, drooling (especially in cats). Safe in pregnant animals. Effective primarily against cestodes (tapeworms) and trematodes (flukes).
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for ferret may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Other Antiparasitic drugs with ferret dosing
Praziquantel dosing in other species
Why a species-specific page? Praziquantel pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in ferret — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.